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Kodak EasyShare C743
Editor's Review
The Kodak EasyShare C743 is all about simplicity. From its relatively uncluttered, silver design to its intuitive and straightforward controls, the C743 is tailor made for users who don't want to fuss with finicky settings and confusing interfaces. The C743 also features in-camera touch-ups like red-eye reduction, shot cropping, an 'alert' that warns of blurry photos, and the option to undelete photos you've accidentally wiped from the memory. The large 7.1 megapixel sensor will capture extremely fine detail in your shots, and also produce high-quality photo prints up to 15x20-inches.
- 7.1 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom
- JPEG file format
- 2.4-inch LCD
- 2 AA Batteries
- Movie mode with sound
- Secure Digital storage (32MB internal memory)
- Part Number: CNETKODAKC743
- Release Date: Aug 08, 2006
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Kodak EasyShare C743 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Question: I have a kodak easyshare c743. it is about 4-5 years old. the batteries are newly installed corrctly. i turn on the camera the green light flickers 1-2 times then the red light flickers 4-5 times, BUT the camera does not turn it self on. is it ready to be replaced?
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It takes decent video though, although it can somehow manage to only store 13 minutes of video on a 512 mb chip.
But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
As for an AC adapter ... it could. But if it does, then you certainly have something wrong going on.
Now its frustrating and I want to get the pictures off my camera, but it won't even let me do that.
Any words of advice or recommendations?
Are your pictures on a memory card? because if they are, you can get a USB Memory card reader and plug it in directly to your PC. Then it's an easy drag and drop. But if it's internal memory, then you're stuck if you can't turn the camera on. You may need to repair the camera.
But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (AA Size): These Ni-MH AA batteries last up to twice as long as alkaline batteries when used in your Digital Camera - and you can recharge them up to 1000 times in our rapid charger.
Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Battery (AA Size).
CRV3 Lithium Batteries: A non-rechargeable battery designed specifically for today's feature-rich cameras. This battery is the obvious choice for speed performance, and long life. It delivers faster flash recycle times and lasts up to 10% longer than our previous design!
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack: Provides exceptional capacity with its 2.5 hour fast charge cycle time; can be recharged up to 1000 times in the EasyShare Camera Dock or EasyShare Rapid Charger.
If it's stuck lens, you could cycle on/off several times to see if the lens will work itself back into adjustment. That doesnt work, then you need to have it looked at.
If your camera is still under warranty, the best thing you can do have Kodak fix it.
If your camera is out of warranty, or if Kodak refuses to repair it for free, the one thing you can try is to gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. If that doesn't work, and you can't reset it or turn it on/off several times, then you may have to send it in for a repair estimate anyway.
But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
Another tip is to go to Kodak's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them. Also, make sure you have fresh high capacity (mAh) batteries in it. Often undercharged or depleted batteries can easily affect camera performance. Especially in Kodak where they are quite clear that other than these recommended batteries will affect performance:
Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (AA Size): These Ni-MH AA batteries last up to twice as long as alkaline batteries when used in your Digital Camera - and you can recharge them up to 1000 times in our rapid charger.
Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Battery (AA Size).
CRV3 Lithium Batteries: A non-rechargeable battery designed specifically for today's feature-rich cameras. This battery is the obvious choice for speed performance, and long life. It delivers faster flash recycle times and lasts up to 10% longer than our previous design!
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack: Provides exceptional capacity with its 2.5 hour fast charge cycle time; can be recharged up to 1000 times in the EasyShare Camera Dock or EasyShare Rapid Charger.
I don't believe that Kodak has had faulty CCD issues like Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fuji have had, so chances are if the above doesn't solve it, you may need to have it serviced. But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
1. Turn off your camera.
2. If you have a memory card in your camera, remove it.
3. Remove the batteries from your camera and wipe the contacts with a soft, clean cloth.
4. Reinstall the batteries.
5. Turn on your camera.
If you can't clear the error that way, then it may need repair. But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
I turn it on then the main screen comes up and says lens error!
I need help!
But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
so i pushed the lens back on track and it worked.....for a while
now the lens are loose and wiggle alot and now the lens wont go back in again
i hadn't tried to fix it for over a year
but i picked it up and turned it on to see if it still had the problem.
It did. so i carefully turned the lens 90 degrees until it was
vertical. i twisted it back into place and my camera works fine.
It does not seem to run properly video gets stuck but timer runs fine
You can attach the mov file to an email just like any other file. Your email program or web based email should have an "attach" option, then you can browse to find where the file is saved. Once attached you can send it to the email's recipient.
Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (AA Size): These Ni-MH AA batteries last up to twice as long as alkaline batteries when used in your Digital Camera - and you can recharge them up to 1000 times in our rapid charger.
Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Battery (AA Size).
CRV3 Lithium Batteries: A non-rechargeable battery designed specifically for today's feature-rich cameras. This battery is the obvious choice for speed performance, and long life. It delivers faster flash recycle times and lasts up to 10% longer than our previous design!
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack: Provides exceptional capacity with its 2.5 hour fast charge cycle time; can be recharged up to 1000 times in the EasyShare Camera Dock or EasyShare Rapid Charger,
The lens gets stuck in the extended position, and refuses to move either to focus the lens or to retract when powered off. You can try cycling the on/off button several times to see if it works itself free.
If your camera is still under warranty, the best thing you can do is have Kodak fix it.
If your camera is out of warranty, the one thing you can try is to If you gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. If that doesn't work, and you can't reset it or turn it on/off several times, then you may have to send it in for a repair estimate anyway.
But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
Additionally, Kodak is rather anal about using recommended batteries. I recently chatted with a kodak specialist about this issue and he recommends changing your batteries to NiMh rechargeable batteries. These are the batteries that the camera is designed to use and using other types - like alkalines, can often cause the lens error to occur. If that doesn't work, then the camera indeed does need repair.
Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (AA Size): These Ni-MH AA batteries last up to twice as long as alkaline batteries when used in your Digital Camera - and you can recharge them up to 1000 times in our rapid charger.
Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Battery (AA Size).
CRV3 Lithium Batteries: A non-rechargeable battery designed specifically for today's feature-rich cameras. This battery is the obvious choice for speed performance, and long life. It delivers faster flash recycle times and lasts up to 10% longer than our previous design!
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack: Provides exceptional capacity with its 2.5 hour fast charge cycle time; can be recharged up to 1000 times in the EasyShare Camera Dock or EasyShare Rapid Charger,
Lastly, I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset," holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.
Another tip is to go to Kodak's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them. While you're there, utilize the "CHAT" function and talk to a tech about your issue. It can be quite helpful.
The .mov format is an industry-standard format used by many digital still-picture manufacturers. As with the .jpeg format used for still images (the primary purpose of EasyShare cameras), the .mov format provides a video capture file that can be used on most computer operating systems and platforms.
Kodak EasyShare digital cameras include the free Apple QuickTime player software. If you are interested in more sophisticated editing capabilities, many MOV editors are available from several companies:
* QuickTime Pro from Apple Computer Inc. is the initial upgrade package to the free QuickTime player software.
* Search the Internet using the phrase "QuickTime editing" to find many other sources of QuickTime editing software with a wide range of capabilities.
NOTE: Mention of a product or service does not imply an endorsement by or quality assurance from Eastman Kodak Company.
I checked the online manual and it doesn't mention AVI at all as far as I can see. Neither does the PDF copy. It does say, however that the format is Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG4).
So you need the mpeg4 codec to be able to watch it with your video player.
If it's .mov, you should be able to open it in Quicktime. If not, you need to reinstall it. VLC media player should be able to play it as well.
Don't hold your breath on Windows Media Player handling it though.
Hello, my lens is also not entered it, and connected on and off, the part that surrounds the lens, a slice tava kind of loose, so I took it, my kodak c743 returned to work normally, except that the lens was through "soft", but works all right, the lens moves and everything else, except that the shield does not fit all, I'm looking for technical assistance in order to fit it, the error occurred after the camera fell to the floor, sorry for bad english , I am using a translator, I am Brazilian, Bye.
As for fixing the LCD screen, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model. Try darntoothysam.com/servlet/S... (thanks again, Bukit!)
If your camera is out of warranty, or if Canon refuses to repair it for free, the one thing you can try is to If you gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. If that doesn't work, and you can't reset it or turn it on/off several times, then you may have to send it in for a repair estimate anyway.
But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
Kodak will tell you that it's a battery issue and that you need to be using high energy alkalines. They'll suggest their brand but any will do as long as they are at least HEAs or lithiums. The stronger the better. Absent that, they'll suggest you send it in for servicing.
If the lens gets stuck you can have kodak service it or ff your camera is out of warranty, or if Kodak refuses to repair it for free, the one thing you can try is to If you gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. If that doesn't work, and you can't reset it or turn it on/off several times, then you may have to send it in for a repair estimate anyway.
Just be advised that if it's out of warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
Is there anyone that has a fix to this? Will a new batteryh help?
And if recently purchased, they also recommend returning it and getting a replacement. They also confirm this is a manufacturer defect.
I'm having the same problem, but strangly mine says "Lens error 22" so far form the other forums i read noone else has the same error. and the lens is also poking out and wont go back in...how annoying! if anyone could help it would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
My C763 won't work.
And I'm only 15.
Kodak is a piece of crap.
This error happens aparently when the battery is low and it is ovbious that the machine doesnt have much energy left then the gears of the lens tend to stuck when the camera runs out of battery... But its easy to solve, thats how it worked to me.
i am the happiest person alive thankyou :D:D:D:D
Well actually it's 29 days today..
I've done that simply going on autopilot and not really paying attention. Thankfully, there are file recovery programs like FRecovery which can recover deleted pictures.
I don't see how a camera can autodelete pictures unless this is a case for Ghosthunters than Digital HQ.
The camera has a 'delete one or all' facility. I'm concerned that it can delete a whole batch and invite others to report here any problems experienced as I think there must be a fault with the product that Kodak have not as yet admitted to me.
What's FRecovery? Where can i download it?
Meanwhile, here's the steps:
Turn on camera
Press review button and move controller to locate your picture/video
Press the SHARE button.
Move controller to highlight the heart icon and press OK
Press the SHARE button again to save your tags and return to review mode.
411, 1, 1, 119
415, 1, 1, 27
411, 2, 1, 109
415, 1, 1, 96
and look for your camera it will tell you wht 2 do!!!
Honestly there's not much you can do. The repairs they do at the factory for this kind of damage usually involve replacement parts, which you can't get as a regular consumer. You're pretty much faced with the choice of either paying the repair fee or putting that cash toward a newer, better model (which is what I'd recommend--the C743 isn't a very good camera at all).
Sorry I can't give you a better answer!
I did finally notice that when I turn the camera on that it shows in the upper right corner, how many more I can take....duh....silly me.....
Do you mean when you try to view them on the computer, or when you try to view them on the PC?
If it's the latter, can you see things on the screen in other situations? If the former, it might be a problem with codecs on your computer. In either case, let me know and I'll try to assist you further.
Assuming that you didn't drop it, it may just need servicing (according to their interactive troubleshooting guide ( kodak.com/global/en/service... )). I'd chat with a service rep on their website for more options.
It may also be a conflict between the two. Have you tried removing one and seeing if the other is suddenly recognized by the OS?
Lastly, go into device manager and see if there's a yellow/black "!" mark next to the USB driver. You may have an issue there.
Here's what [urlkodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier... [/url] suggests:
"The computer may be set up incorrectly. Do the following to resolve this problem:
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System.
2. Select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager.
3. Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers.
4. Right-click USB Root Hub, then select Properties.
5. Select the Power Management tab.
6. Clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power checkbox, then click OK.
7. Close all open windows.
8. Restart the computer.
If your computer still does not recognize the camera, visit our Interactive Troubleshooting Guide to help resolve this problem."
This doesn't answer the scanner issue, mind you, but it's a place to start.
What could happen is
a. you might have used the computer to delete the pictures or format the card.
b. the computer might have some virus that find it's way into the card.
You can wipe the card with a commercial software and reformat the card again using your camera. However, the commercial software will cost you some money which can be more gainfully used to buy a new card.
I would rather buy a new card to solve the problem since card prices has dropped tremendously.
Now, you can install the Kodak Easyshare software and manage your photos from the camera to the PC, but I have found it to be more bloatware. All I did was install it for the drivers and then I either "drag & drop" the photos from the internal memory to the PC or use Google's Picasa 2 ( picasa.google.com/ ) - it's a great photo manager/editor.
Kodak lays out these errors but for some reason I can't find the website that lists each one of them at the moment. Check the back of your manual; it may have a Troubleshooting page that can tell you more about the error and have an easy fix, although I think a restart would do it.
If using the flash battery life could be down to 30-40 shots even with rechargeables, camera battery life's vary wildly.
Although my sons c703 (similar to yours) is usually quite good.
You might want to check customer reviews here ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and at places like Amazon, Buy.com, CircuitCity.com and epinions.com.
Good luck!
But if it's under warranty, I'd send it in to get looked at anyway. Go over to KODAK.com and get into their support webpage and have a "chat" with a rep. They'll point you in the right direction.
You didn't specify, but I'd almost be willing to bet that you're using regular AA alkaline batteries. If so, what you need to do is find some NiMH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable AA batteries and a charger. Look for batteries that are rated 2500mAh or higher. These will greatly increase the battery life you get out of the camera, and also reduce the cost of keeping it operational (since rechargeables last for several hundred charge cycles). I got my last set of 4 rechargeables for $7 and they've lasted me for over a year, so it's quite a deal.
If you're already using rechargeables, you might be dealing with a mechanical failure in the camera. Some models have been known to have battery issues, but I'm not sure about the S700. Let me know!
Good luck.
Picasa2 has a function that burns the pictures to CD at the same time it incorporates a slide show program that allows your CD to show the pictures in style.
Probably you should try the CD way rather than copying pictures back to the camera. There are people who claim they can do it, but most who tried end up messing up the card record and render it unreadable by the camera.
If those things don't work, you might be looking at a camera error/ repair. Very hard to tell at this point though.
Also, if you can access the set-up menus, do a Factory Restore/ Reset. Or pull the batteries, wait a few minutes, and put them back in. Those two acts can sometimes clear error codes.
Unfortunately, there's not really any way to fix these errors on your own. You'll need to send it in to Kodak for a repair.
If you're still within the 1 year limited warranty period, the repair should be free (though you might be charged for shipping). If you're not under warranty, it will likely cost you quite a bit to get it fixed.
You can reach Kodak's repair center here ( kodak.com/global/en/service... ).
Good luck!
I have the cam Kodak Easyshare C743 and on its physical body it is been clearly written 7.1 Megapixel, but when i power on the camera, it is showing the 6.1 MP on the LCD screen, which means that the cam got the 6.1 MP, so what should i do???? what is the method to do the upgrade????
But I'm not so sure. I have read that in cases like this, if you gently hold your palm against the lens and turn on the camera, it can retract the lens. But you must do this GENTLY. Also resetting the camera may help.
thr best one is the integral 9-in-one
take your card out of the machine
put it in the card reader
insert reader into the usb slot
use windows picture and fax reader to copy the pictures
Better to try getting your camcorder to perform that function.
So, in the end there may be a way, but it'll take some doing. And as always, your mileage may vary.
But for now, I don't think so. Better to try getting your camcorder to perform that function.
Or pick up the Creative's LiveCam Optica AF webcam.
Sensor: 2 megapixel sensor
Lens: High quality precision lens
Microphone: Built-in adaptive array microphones
Highest Still Image Resolution: 8 megapixels 3200 x 2400
Highest Video Resolution: 1600 x 1200
Focus: Auto
Interface: High-Speed USB 2.0 (bkwd compatible with USB 1.1)
It freaks me out to know that there are power on issues regarding the c743 because I just got mine last wednesday, 14 March 2007. I have used it few times, i hope i don't experience any problems with it.
However, the LCD shows both the progress of the optical zoom and the digital zoom.
Heres the problem, the viewfinder only indicates when I'm zooming in on the optical mode. When it reaches the end of the optical zoom, it does not show the progression of the digital zoom in the viewfinder even though the camera is continuing to zoom in to the subject.
Thus, I can not frame up my shot using the viewfinder because I have no indication where the digital zoom is when looking through the viewfinder.
This camera has done this since day. Is this normal for this camera or do I have a defective viewfinder?
Unlike dSLR, point and shoot like C743 uses separate lenses for viewing and shooting. So what you see through the viewfinder is not what you get through the shooting lens.
Digital zoom on the other hand, takes place inside the camera itself, not visible to human eye through any lenses except when displayed on the LCD.
So you won't be able to see it happening through the viewfinder and this does not mean the viewfinder is defective.
Thanks for the info. I was all set to return the camera to office depot for an exchange or refund. I really like the camera except for the viewfinder thing, but I can live with it now that I know this is a normal condition.
Many people have the same experience when they use alkaline AAs. Ordinary AAs will be depleted even faster irrespective of the brands.
I took a multimeter out and checked how much current does the camera take when is off. The camera is taking 7.5 mA when turned off. Ridiculous.
So with fully charged 1800mAh batteries (and if the camera does not get turn on) the batteries would last ~10days. If you leave batteries in the camera expect them to be fully discharged after 10 days, way faster if you actually use the camera.
So, the best thing is to take batteries out if you dont want to use camera for a while, especially if you use alkaline batteries. Only drawback is that you have to set up the time when you power it on, but that only takes a minute.
Also, some cheaper battery charges refuse to charge NiMh batteries when they are completely drained ~0 Volts.
I came across some batteries at Costco I had not seen before 'Duracell Ultra Digital' that claim they last longer in digital cameras. I tried them and I was initially quite pleased that every time I turned my camera on this week, the lens responded! This is something new.
However, this morning, one week after installing the new batteries -- dead.
Has anyone contacted Kodak to see what their response might be to this problem?
Congrats on the new baby. (I'm wondering if the camera drains the batteries faster while sitting idle....)
data.energizer.com/PDFs/X91... (e2 alkaline)
data.energizer.com/PDFs/l91... lithium)
I could not find the e2 rechargable one.
I bought the Sony Cybershot W55 and the battery life is all that they say it is. My son is really pleased with it as a camera and so is my bank balance. The only thing I had to do was buy a different type of memory card to go in it but got a great deal on EBay for a 2GB Sony High Speed Duo Pro Card for £15!
Good luck
I done one better, I came back home with most of my money and a roll of film for my good ol 35mm camera, Ive used for years....... guess Im sticking to film. Digital cams.......... suck (That choice came after I was about to buy a sony model and the camera store guy said, he just had one of them brought back for being a battery hog also). I said the heck with it, give me my money back........
I have never had a battery failure yet. I have taken a lot of pics and what I did before going on vacation, was recharge both and switch them...I've only switched once...but always keep the other set close by. These are great...
I will be picking up the rechargable package before my trip to Maui. Thanks to all of you who entered into this conversation!
How times have changed compared to the days when I bought my second digital, Olympus C3000, at $800 + with only 3 mega pixels.
My friend always recommend that the best bargain is to buy something that is launched one or two years ago and the latest model is always the most expensive. Your find is probably a good example.
Thanks a lot and may others find this information useful if he/she has been held back from going digital because of the price.
This would be a common fault and can be rectified with a new fuse.
The other part that can go wrong is the ' On ' button. This has to be replaced by experienced DIY enthusiast. Don't try if you are not one of them.
The last, and the worst that can happen, is a burnt circuit. This means the whole unit has to be replaced.
After you have tried and still cannot solve the problem, the only way out is to buy a new one from Kodak because it is quite cheap and there is no point taking risk in buying a 3rd party charger.
Make sure your camera is turned off when you do this. If not, you might want to try Kodak's Interactive Troubleshooting Guide ( kodak.com/global/en/service... ) or you can call Kodak ( kodak.com/global/en/service... ) for support. Good luck.
i want to edit it in windows movie player but when i look in the file where video there is nothing
As in "movie03.avi"
The C743 seems to be a very good camera for the price when it's working, but many users have had issues with poor build quality (buttons simply stop working, or the camera suddenly refuses to power on) and battery problems. It's very intuitive to use and takes very nice pictures for a camera in this range.
Honestly, the C533 might be a better choice for your kids. It's cheaper, it doesn't have the build quality issues that the C743 does (or at least they're not as prevalent), and it also takes very good snapshots. The down side is that it's very, very basic, but for kids that shouldn't be a problem. Shot to shot time is also slower on this model, but again, kids will probably work around that and not get frustrated with it the way adults will.
The "rapid-fire shooting" that Office Depot advertised was likely in reference to the camera's burst mode--it allows you to take a sequence of photos in quick succession by holding down the shutter release and not letting go. The C743 has a very fast burst mode, but it's also very short--three shots in 1.3 seconds for a rate of 2.3 frames per second.
Hope this helps!
The good news is that if you uninstall it, the camera drivers will stay there allowing you to treat the camera as a drive which you can drag and drop your pictures from the camera to the PC. Or, you can invest $10 or less into a memory card reader and simply take it out, slide it into the reader and drag and drop.
If there was a better option, believe me, I would be happy to recommend it. But you wont' find a fan of the EasyShare software in me, and I use a Kodak EasyShare One just about every day.
There are some third party applications out there. It's hit or miss as to whether or not they will work with the CX7530.
My question is, why would you? Considering the drain on batteries (unless you are going to use an ac adapter/dock). A video camera has better resolution, is easier to use as a webcam, and lasts a lot longer.
The only way I've bin able to get my photo's from my camera to my computer is by unistalling it completely.. What a load of crap haha..
thx for the tips James.
The easiest way to add text to photos is do it with after market software. Paint shop pro is a great alternative to Photoshop and is a lot less expensive. Good luck.
Download and install a free copy of IrfanView from the internet and upload all your pictures to the computer.
Select and open your picture in IrfanView, left click the mouse and drag to create a text rectangle.
Click Edit > Insert Text into Selection
A window will appear that allows you to type your text onto the picture.
All other audio is amazingly clear but the background sound just about breaks glass and comes through whether played back on the camera or during playback on the PC. It doesn't matter if shot indoors or outdoors or the type of battery used. It has done this since I took it out of the box on Christmas Eve. Did I just get a bad one or is it something that happens with all of them?
Kodak V705 has image stabilization and more megapixels
Second, # of megapixels is not as important as number of effective pixels. You can have a 6mp camera that takes crappy shots and a 4 mp that takes clear noise free shots. Bigger in this case is not always better. Some of the camera manufacturers just want you to think it does.
My hubby just bought 4 of the higher end Kodak "Easy Shares" for his company men to use and they are hard for them to navigate and one of them didn't work right out of the box forcing them to ship it to someplace in Texas (a third party repair shop no less) to get it repaired. Not a good inital sign to me, and apparently their customer service wasn't too hot either after listening to my mild mannered hubby fume about his 1 1/2 hour phone stint with them (and someone with a foreign accent) trying to get broken camera issue resolved. My grandfather was camera savvy in his day and also has a hard time with button size on the easy share he has and navigating the menus.
On the other hand-I personally own Fujifilm'e e-900, & v-10, and have used an A470 quite a bit. I could not tell you just how much I love Fuji's processors and photos. I am trading my current v-10 for a z5, which is not an all new camera-it is actually sibling to the z1 and z3 cameras by FujiFilm. The only new parts of the camera are the IR wireless photo transfer capabilities, the FD (is new to the little point and shoots but Fuji had that in it's bigger cameras longer before anyone else did), and the i-flash which adjusts how much flash automatically.
I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of photos I get from the cameras I have used from this company, which is now USA based and not overseas. Fuji builds every componant of their camera themselves from lens to chips which I think lends to a more seamless camera fit (when you aren't trying to make someone else's camera part fit in your camera with everyone elses parts). The also have to patent to the Super CCD (honeycombed shape for more accurate color and light sampling) which if you research you will find interesting, as it gathers more accurate photo info than everyone elses traditional squares.
You will find with a lot of the features that FujiFilm is an innovator of new technology. You don't see ads all over for them because their $$$ aren't spent in marketing, they are spent in development-Just as they did with the 35 mm films itself. The last advancement for 35 mm film in general was FujiFilms 4th layer of colors found in their True Definition film line.
I would say go for it. I think you will love the camera-even if not based on my knowledge of the features-but because of what I have found with my cameras that I own and use (a lot-I have over 5000 GREAT pictures of my 2 year old)
Good luck and no I wasn't paid to tell you all this ;)
Don't worry, you did a good job! The C703 is very similar to the C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) (in fact I believe they're identical, just sold at different retailers). This is a super easy to use camera (great for the kids) and offers really good image quality esp. for the price. The Easyshares are typically what I recommend for beginners and people who want to be able to point, click and get a good picture.
This camera doesn't offer a ton of extra options or features- for example, you can't manually adjust the shutter speed and things like that- but it sounds like you're mostly concerned with image quality, not a learning curve, so I think it'll work great. It's very straightforward and does most of the work for you. The 7 megapixels allow you to crop photos and blow them up and still get some really nice pictures if you want to print them. I think you made a great choice.
Let me know if you have any specific questions about what this camera can do!
Just about any camera will last if you take care of it. I have a Canon SD230 that I've had for around 4 years. It still works great. If you keep it clean and in a decent case when you're not using it, you should have no problems making it last.
The Panasonic Lumix LZ3 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a nice pick for a very cheap digital camera that still produces good quality images (and, yes, will let you date/time stamp the images). It can be had for as low as $150 from the good retailers (Amazon, etc). Hope this helps. :)
Apologies, it seems I mistook the ability to print the photos with the date/time for the ability to stamp the photos with the date/time in-camera.
The LZ3 cannot do this--it can only give you the option to print the photos with the date. If you've already got a LZ3, you may be interested in knowing about ways to put a timestamp on the photos yourself.
You can:
(assuming you're working under Windows XP)
1. Get the pictures from your camera using My Computer (connect camera to computer via USB cable, open My Computer, select your camera from the list of devices, select the pics you want and drag them to the folder you want to put them in).
2. Right click on the image file and select properties. Click on the Summary tab. Click the Advanced button. The date and time the picture was taken will be listed there.
3. Use a photo editing program to add them to the picture.
There are also several programs that will do this for you (SnapTouch ( snaptouch.com ), for example).
As to other lower-cost cameras that will actually do this for you in-camera...
The Kodak EasyShare C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a very cheap and very good camera that offers the ability to stamp the date/time on your photos in-camera (really! I swear I'm right this time!) in a variety of ways. It gets pretty good ratings from users and it got DCHQ's Editor's Choice award for best beginner digital camera.
we have always bought Ricoh cameras as we find they are the only brand that consistently have it.
I know for a fact these models have them as we have previously owneed them.
300g, R2, R3, R4, R40, R5, R6, R7, G4, GX & RR30
Ricoh is not a commonly found brand unfortunately.
hope this helps.
the TZ5 you have to have in view, tools, text stamp, single or multi, and more questions to answer.
My canon does it auto under certain settings I like it best for work related pictures requiring a date/time stamp.
Koday's EasyShare line are among the easiest-to-use cameras on the market today. Most of them offer very good image quality, solid automatic shooting modes, and, as I said, great ease of use. The EasyShare C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), for example, earned DCHQ's Editor's Choice award for best beginner digital camera. It's got a great 7 megapixel sensor, lots of features tailored to beginners (in-camera red-eye reduction, photo touchups, etc), and intuitive controls. If I had to make a recommendation with no other qualifications than ease of use, it's the one I'd make. Good luck!
I'm not saying Joe's vote isn't a great one- just offering another option for you to check out. =)
Many thanks.
Video taken with digital cameras often takes up quite a bit of memory space. I'd recommend getting at least a 1gb Secure Digital card. 2gb couldn't hurt, and would give you substantially more room before you have to transfer your work. Given the specifications you listed, I think a 1gb card would give you plenty of room, though. Good luck!
The C530 has one big advantage over the other cameras you've mentioned, and that is that it's very, very cheap. The reason it's so cheap, however, is that it cuts big corners in certain areas. The biggest is its lack of an optical zoom lens, which severely cuts down on the kinds of shots you can take. You'll essentially be limited to the same kind of shots you'd get out of a disposable film camera. Given that it's so cheap, I wouldn't expect much from its image quality, either. On the other side of the coin, it's very easy to use and doesn't have much to distract you from the business of just snapping shots.
Personally, I'd suggest going toward something with a little more versatility--that way you won't find yourself frustrated with the C530's limitations in a few months and spending even more on a replacement. The C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) would be a good bump up in terms of features (7.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, and a much bigger LCD display) for only about $50 more (it's at $150 at Amazon.com right now). We at DCHQ have given it our Editor's Choice Award for Best Digital Camera for Beginners, and users seem to agree.
Also, if you don't mind looking outside of the Kodak line, I'd recommend the Panasonic Lumix LZ3 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which got our award for Best Camera Under $200 (currently also around $150). It includes optical image stabilization, a 6x optical zoom, and 5 megapixels. Users seem to love it.
Hope this helps!
To answer this, I'm going to direct you to this thread:
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... are currently debating this question over there, and one of the users has emailed Kodak and promises to post a reply when he gets one. It looks like we've narrowed it down to being a possible Walmart special- i.e. only certain retailers carry the C703. But nobody is sure. So I would keep an eye on that thread for the answer.
....yeah, right.
Not everybody offered a free card with the camera. I know Staples did until Dec. 25th.
Just go to Walmart and buy a fast 1-Gig SD card. You come out ahead anyway.
So far this seems like a good camera and takes good video, just don't expect it to perform like a Digital Rebel.
You might try the Kodak C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It is made to be simple. It was designed with novices in mind. It even has an alert if the settings might cause a blurry photo.
Wether you purchase this camera or a different one, watch out for cameras using AA batteries. The battery life on alkalines does not last as long as a seperately purchased Ni-MH or lithium ion rechargeable. You can usually purchase a set of 4 with a charger for around $20. Good luck and happy shooting.
Good questions -- I agree with both Brenda and Andrew that Kodak should be your brand of choice in this specific situation. Because of its simplicity of use, technophobes love Kodak's digital cameras. But when we get into specific models and makes, I would personally suggest a new model, the Kodak EasyShare C180. The scroll wheel on the top of the camera is very simple to use and there aren't too many confusing (or unnecessary) buttons on the back panel. Very user friendly. And don't worry about having too large a dent in your wallet or anything like that because you can get this camera for under $100.00. Not a bad price at all.
The C180 was mentioned in the ElderGadget.com post, Top Five Digital Cameras for the Elderly. You can find the piece in its entirety here, eldergadget.com/products/pr... a great day!
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I already have decent glass in my 2 current eos lenses, so megapixels don't factor into my decision (I wont be printing bigger than 11x14). The 400d's still seem to be having glitches in underexposure, while the 20d's have been around long enough to have corrected all of their own glitches. They seemingly have the same amount of features, except for the notable dust-reduction technology on the 400d, and only the 20d features spot metering. Are there more notable differences I should know about? One important difference is in the material. The 400d is only fragile plastic, while the 20d sports a more rugged magnesium alloy body (some say that the solid feeling adds for more handheld stability). But does the material of the body even really matter? I would gratefully appreciate an answer to these questions and whatever other insight I can get on this topic.
Personally, if I had the money for it, I would go with the <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... 20D</a>. If you already have EOS lenses, then I'll assume you know how to work with SLR cameras. You won't need the entry level. Go for the big boy in the 20D.
* 10D and Rebel 300
* 20D and Rebel 350 XT
* 30D and Rebel 400 XTi
Within each generation, the cameras use the same (identical) image processing chip and internal electronics, so are the same in some important ways: start up time, focus and exposure time, image quality. Non-Rebel and Rebel within each generation differ in two main ways: metal vs. polycarbonate bodies, and some software functions are disabled in the Rebel, making the metal version a bit heavier, and also a bit more durable. Otherwise, they take the same lenses, take the same pictures and are all great, great cameras.
It was clear that there was a big leap in performance between first generation and second. The 20D and 350D were blockbuster cameras -- they completely wowed the reviewers and the people who use them. Perhaps the most important change is the 2-/12 LCD, which is a good thing. While the third generation is not so dramatically better than the second -- a bit faster, better high-ISO performance, bigger LCD: generally reviews come down to something like "even better".
So I'll take a slightly different position than Andrew and recommend the 400D (XTi) over the 20D, unless you are doing a lot of photography in bad weather or rough conditions.
The 20D is no longer being made, so what you buy is either old stock, returns, or refurbished -- all of these are fine as long as you're sure you're getting the genuine article ... but even so, prices are still around $850 (the 30D is around $1050). The 400D is around $700.
Are your going to be taking your camera in rough conditions on a regular basis? If you'll be hiking, climbing, river wading, snow storms and other non-camera-friendly adventures, the more durable metal body is worth the extra money, even if it's heavier. Otherwise, save your money for a nicer lens and go with the Rebel and get one incredibly blazing fast and great camera.
i wish they had reply buttons for posts. anyway, thanks a lot for taking the time to answer my question.
i guess my qualm about the body material is because i hope to have a camera that lasts me through college (or at least 2-3 years). furthermore, no, i will not be taking my camera through rough conditions. but i will however be travelling with it a lot (a eurotrip this summer). so i just want to make sure that i have a dependable camera, one that i can carry around with me the whole time and not have to worry about missing a shot. i suppose i'm just paranoid about the plastic body breaking. but then again, who goes around dropping their d-slr, right?
That is when I am backpacking, skiing or generally hiking. I own the 20D and use it for all these things, but
am seeking a 400D as a backup camera for the outdoor excursions when every ounce counts.
If I pair the 400D with a 24-85 Canon lens (pretty sharp for a consumer lens), then I have a sub-two-pound
package for the backcountry.
You might actually want to try an ultra compact ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) camera. These smaller cameras are usually very simple to use, and travel well. Something like the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) with a 3" LCD, vibration reduction, and auto settings would be perfect for a beginner. The wide ISO range (50-1600) makes it an ideal canditate for high, or low light situations. Good luck and happy shooting.
A few standard-sized models to consider might be:
<a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Easyshare C743</a>- Super simple to use, great results esp. for the price. LCD is 2.4 inches.
<a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Powershot A540</a>- Again, easy to use with great results.
You mentioned fixed focus- any of these cameras will have Auto focus where the camera does the work for you, and you can also set the rest of the settings (exposure, etc.) to Auto so that it's literally a point and shoot camera.
Hope that helps!
To really decide, you have to know what you're going to use the camera for. I've listed some major differences below and what the benefit of the difference is after. The Kodak C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is always listed first. Given that the S700 is not listed here, or on the Samsung site, I'm guessing you meant the Canon SD700 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which will be listed second.
- Megapixels: 7.1 VS 6.0
A higher megapixel count will give clearer resolution to your photos and allow you to enlarge them more as prints.
- Optical zoom: 3x VS 4x
A larger optical zoom will bring things that much closer to you for closeup shots. I do not list the digital zoom because you lose resolution when it is used. You can get the same effect of digital zoom by enlarging the photo on your computer after it is downloaded.
- Battery Type: 2xAA VS lithium ion
A lithium ion battery will last much longer than AA batteries. You can purchase Ni-MH or lithium ion batteries with a charger seperately that will last longer as well, but it is an additional cost to you.
- The Canon SD700 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also comes with manual exposure settings. You can vary these based on how much light you want to let in to the photo. You can get more creative this way and experiment with the camera.
I hope this helps.
Sorry for the confusion, but it is not coming up for me when I do a search for "S700" on the Samsung site samsung.com
<...> you looking at a specific country area on Samsung?
Samsung digital camera site is samsungcamera.com. Camera full name Samsung Digimax S700.
Thanks for the link. The major differences in the cameras are below (Kodak C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) listed first).
Megapixels: 7.1 VS 7.2
ISO: Up to 800 VS up to 1000
There are no huge differences in these cameras. I would recommend going to a retailer to see how the cameras feel in your hand. Being comfortable with your camera will show in your shots. Both have some interesting manual functions too, so it really is a toss up.
Also the S700 allows zoom while making movie.
The S700 and 500/600 are almost identical in price. The S800 and S1000 use the same small CCD as the S500/600, the S700 is the only one that uses a bigger 1/2.5" CCD. I say, the S700 is the best in the S-serie (I would recommend the coming S730, since it adds Image Stabilisator).
You should have no problems using this camera. You might want to invest in a tripod if you're taking indoor shots in lower light situations. It even has a Macro function for extreme closeups. Make sure you read the manual closely on that section if you pick up this camera. Good luck and happy shooting.
This is a complex question but I will try not to ramble for too long. =)
-More megapixels isn't ALWAYS better. In fact, camera manufacturers today do what is called "pixel cramming"- which is putting a ton of megapixels in an otherwise sub-par camera, and basically tricking people into spending money on it thinking they are getting a good piece of equipment. More megapixels do increase the image quality, but there's a limit on how many you need, and there are other factors that are just as important. Here's my general megapixels rule:
-If you just want to email photos or post them online, all you need are 2-3 megapixels.
-For printing photos of 4x6 all the way up to 8x10, you should go for 4-5 megapixels.
-For printing larger than that, or if you blow your photos up a lot, consider 6-8 megapixels. Anything over 8 or 9 megapixels, and honestly unless you're a graphic designer you will probably never even notice the difference. That isn't to say it's bad to have more; it's just probably totally unnecessary.
Other factors to look at:
-How fast the camera operates
-How much control it gives you (do you like to set aperture, etc. by yourself, or would you rather have the camera do it all for you?)
-How good is the battery life?
-How strong is the zoom (if you want to zoom?)
-Do you want a movie mode?
-Is the camera the right size for you (ultra compact, large and easy to grip, or somewhere in between?)
-Is it durable?
Regarding your question about storage, you should definitely buy at least one memory card no matter what camera you get. Most cameras only have somewhere around 15mb of internal storage, and that's enough to hold 10-20 photos (not much). A memory card can hold lots more than that (often hundreds of photos), and the price of a card is usually around 30-50 dollars. Memory cards come in various sizes, and each camera takes a different type, but once you choose a camera it'll be easy to find a memory card to go with it.
With all those factors, it can get kind of overwhelming to buy for the first time. Here are two links to buyer's guides on this site that you should read, they will help you a lot:
<a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Ten Things to Know</a>
<a href="digitaladvisor.com/guides/f... Time Buyer's Guide to Digital Cameras</a>
With all of that said, here are a few cameras to check out that fall on the low end of the price margin and that would be excellent for a beginner:
Kodak Easyshare C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
Canon Powershot A530 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
If you want need more advice or further recommendations, feel free to ask!
<a href="amazon.com/Fujifilm-DS-7-Di...
its just interesting because i saw a store selling the 703 at a good price.
If you have followed the Kodak site price changes, the c703 started at $160, went up to $200, and is now back at $160. However, the c743 is now at $160 on the Kodak site.
Based on Kodak's recent price adjustments, I would say that color and retailers is likely the difference.
That's it. So it does pay to ask around and do research on a product, thats for sure. Hope this puts to rest the question above. Happy camera hunting.
Office Depot has the C743 for $149.95 with a $50.00 rebate but I hate rebates.
Hope this helps.
I think someone posted that the c743 could not connect to a TV. Both came with a USB w/RCA connectors for input to a television. No difference between these two except price.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas!
On my mother-in-law's c743, the pictures seemed blurry in the LCD viewer on the camera but appeared crisp when printed out at Wally World. I'm not sure about at-home printers. I'll buy one when the cost and quality match the professional machines at the retail stores.
Definately better than the samsung so far.
The A series cameras that are affected according to e18error.com and the one i linked where very much the minority when compared with other series of cameras.
My brother has the A540 and it works great he has had it for a while too as well as my sister in law having an A530 that has done very well too. Its hard to knock a company for what is realistically such a small problem. Considering the hundreds of thousands of cameras they pump out a year a few hundred going wrong seems pretty on target in this day and age.
Cannon is one of if not the best selling camera brand in this country it really is hard to judge them overall because of a single problem.
If you want to look at it so narrow minded there is no camera out there anyone should buy every brand is plagued by their own problems between the many brands affected by bad CCD's to kodaks having problems just not turning on anymore.
This is the world of technology a few bad eggs (And it is a few) are going to happen because we live in a world of mass production and consumers who want cheap stuff that works like the expensive stuff.
Also, why are sd cards on eBay about half the price they retail for?
A good place to get some is newegg they are always dirt cheap and have excellent customer service and fast shipping. For SD cards check thier prices out here:
staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_... Assured me that they will pay back the diff of 30$.....
I Just can't understand these pricing??????
It is the usual way we do it in our industry, the initial release version of a product might be called as 1.1 then further enhancements of the same would be named 1.2 or 1.3 etc.
If you are always shooting in lower light situations, then this will almost always come on. Even outside at dusk, this will pop on the screen. If you switch to a higher ISO setting, it will help the situation.
What image stabilization can do is help if your hands tend to shake, or if you're taking a photo with a slow shutter speed where you would perhaps need a tripod or some way to steady the camera. Image stabilization can help compensate for any minor shaking in these situations and give you a much clearer photo than you would have normally gotten. If you want to take a photo of a moving object, most cameras with IS have a "Panning" setting so that the stabilization kicks in while you pan the camera and follow the subject. Pretty nifty.
What stabilization can't do is freeze a shot of a kid running and make it look as though he was standing still. It can't create a perfectly clear shot if you are running and holding the camera. But it can certainly help in lots of situations.
Thanks a lot for all your replies. really appreciate it.
The ISO settings are designed to take the place of film speed on a regular camera. In other words, when you buy film at 100 speed, or 400 speed, that is equivalent to changing your camera's ISO. It has to do with the camera's sensitivity to light. The lower number, the less sensitive to light, and the higher number, the more sensitive. That means, the lower your ISO is, the more light you will need entering the camera to get a good picture. Higher ISO also can lead to grainy photos- you lose picture quality as you turn the ISO up. This is why photos taken in dark places are often grainy. Using the camera on Auto means that the camera is setting your ISO for you, so if you shoot in a dark room you will get a grainier photo, while outside on a sunny day your photo will probably be crystal clear.
I don't think that adjusting the ISO is going to do much for you here, particularly if you're shooting with the flash on. It would come in handy mostly under dark conditions with no flash.
I would suggest checking your settings on Focus Zone to see if that helps first. To do this, push the Menu button and scroll to Focus Zone. Make sure it is set to Multi Zone.
Now, when you're ready to take a picture, try this: Push the shutter button down just halfway. Some green bracket bars will appear on the screen. They are bracketing what the camera is going to focus on. If you have multiple subjects (like two people standing together), the camera will try to recognize that, and the brackets should be around the two people. But if the camera isn't sure what you're trying to take a picture of, it may bracket the wrong area. If it does, let up on the button and reposition yourself slightly, then try again. Keep doing this until the brackets are around exactly what you want in focus. Then- steadily and trying not to shake- push the button the rest of the way down. See if that helps.
I own an earlier model of this camera, and have noticed image blur more often than with my other cameras. It's often a matter of just keeping the camera steady and pushing the button without jerking my hand. So make sure you're doing that, too.
Let me know if any of that helps.
Thanks a lot again. :-)
And you're right, megapixels are just related to image quality- the more of them you have, the better your image quality is (with a few other factors thrown in of course, like the size of the sensor, the lens, etc). With your 7mp camera you should be equipped to handle almost any situation, even if you want to print large copies of your photos you should have enough quality to do so.
Also, when you're taking photos, try pushing the shutter button down halfway, then holding it there until you're ready to take the photo. This lets the camera frame and focus, and then when you're ready, push the button the rest of the way down and the shot will fire almost instantly. This is a great tip regardless of what camera you're using.
Unfortunately this happened because at the concert the conditions were dark, so the camera moved to a slow shutter speed in order to let in light- and the slow shutter speed makes it VERY easy to blur photos.
I can't recall if this camera lets you control shutter speed and ISO manually- if it did, then you could speed up the shutter and adjust the ISO to let in enough light. But I think this is a fully automatic camera? It takes great photos but in weird lighting situations like this one it doesn't always give you all the options you need.
If you haven't already, try using the Sharpen tool in some photo software on your computer and see if it doesn't help the blur problem on the photos.
The EasyShare C743 is compatible with the EasyShare G600 Printer Dock, the Printer Dock Plus Series 3, and Printer Dock Series 3. With the D22 adapter it can be used with the original Printer Dock, Printer Dock Plus, and Printer Dock 6000. There is a compatibility chart ( kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier... ) on Kodak's website for easy reference. Good luck!
Quality : Higher quality with VGA (640 Ã 480) at 30 fps or a lower quality QVGA (320 Ã 240) at 30 fps
Length : continuous based on memory capacity, so how much memory do you have?
You could also take a look at the <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... T20</a>. Small and compact with equal MP rates. But it's a tad more expensive than it's Canon competitor.
I'd go with the A710IS. It has a Kids & Pets special preset. And you also have a nice video feature for shooting on the spot video moments.
That's the way I'd go.
Regardless, and allow me to note here that this camera is 7 years old and has been discontinued by Kodak, even for support. If I may, the amount of money it would take to repair would render it not really worth it since much newer models have great MP capacity and higher resolution.
I would suggest taking any money you would spend on repairs and picking up a much newer model. ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) Like the Kodak EasyShare C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) or the Kodak V610 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) perhaps?
Canon also makes some great new point and shoots ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) which would replace that model quite nicely.
Did you check out that link in my first answer? It has some downloadable software that can help you with the converison. I believe you're going to need some sort of downloaded tool to help you- here are some more options:
google.com/search?hl=en&... i haven't personally done this I'm not sure what works best, but any of those software tools are worth exploring.
I noticed that your question hasn't been responded to yet. Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on www.DigitalCamera-HQ.com, so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck!
The 12x zoom is very helpful as well. This truely is a great camera although it is not "pro". But totally suitable for what you are looking to do with a greatly reduced price tag.
I noticed that your question hasn't been responded to yet. Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on www.DigitalCamera-HQ.com, so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck!
of the "300 dollar version" with optical stabilization?
Here are the lens stats:
ISO rating Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, (800 at 1 MP)
Zoom wide (W) 37 mm
Zoom tele (T) 111 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom Yes
Image stabilization No
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus No
Auto focus type Continuous
Normal focus range 60 cm
Macro focus range 13 cm
White balance override 4 positions
Aperture range F2.7 - F4.8
Min shutter 4 sec
Max shutter 1/1400 sec
If, however, you have more hobby-istic needs, then perhaps you need to point your eue towards the digital SLR ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) market.
There, depending on your experience, comes a great array of options, including Canon Digital Rebel XTi ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Add a great 28-200 telephoto lens and a Flash, and you can take great pictures of everything from wide angle landscapes, to portraits, to on the go action and sports shots. And the best thing about the SLR option is, it can grow with you. As you get better and better in your photography journey, this camera will open up more options to you.
We have a great breakdown of different cameras depending on budget on the left hand side of this webpage. And each category has solidly great options from both point and shoot and SLR options.
Two things. If going digital, IGNORE DIGITAL ZOOM rates. That's pure marketing. While Optical zoom works like a 35mm camera. Digital zoom merely magnifys or "blows up" the image. And the farther you get into the digital zoom spectrum, the more the image will degrade.
Secondly, if you choose to go SLR, spend some extra money and get 1A Skylight filters for all the lenses you invest in. It will be the cheapest, and most reliable insurance you'll ever buy as they will guard against impact damage.
So given the choice, I think I'd have to give it to Kodak.
Pay special attention to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It's got 6x zoom and a 5MP sensor all for under $200. A great deal.
There are many things to like about the Easy Share system. But the thing I like the most is it's undelete capability. You hit the wrong button or delete an image too fast, you get a "do-over!"
For a beginner, that's an important feature.
If you're looking for a great point-and-shoot camera for a novice/beginner user, I can strongly recommend the Kodak EasyShare C743 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It's a really great camera, a great bargain for what you get (7MP for under $200), and specifically tailored for new digital camera users.
If you want to look around some more, anything in Kodak's 'C' line, Olympus' 'FE' line, or Canon's 'A' line are usually intended for easy use and uncomplicated shooting.
I would say to definitely get the Kodak EasyShare C875 if it isn't out of your price range (around $270). This is a camera that is easy to use, take crisp pictures, and can print both simply and at very large sizes (30x50 inches!). You will not out grow this camera.
The C734 is 7.1 megapixels, compared to the C663's 6MP sensor. With the C734 you can print digital photos up to 15"x20." The C734 gives you more camera, with the same ease-of-use, for less money. Go for it!
Kodak EasyShare C743 Reviews
Kodak EasyShare C743 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
i live in rochester ny where the kodak headquarters is located. most of my neighbors either work at kodak or are retired from there(including my father).its a shame for me to tell how bad this camera is. it worked good for 2 years. after that it started to drain the batteries even when it was turned off.i bought a set of the most expensive batteries and charger.but drained them too in like a couple hours.i found out how bad the quality of kodak cameras are. im trying to stick with american brands but this was my last kodak camera.even if i would get a free one i would scrap it.no more kodak products in my house.
- 5.0 out of 5
I got this camera from a pawn shop so I paid less than 1/2 the price. I have had it 3 days & have taken multiple pics & I'm still using the same rechargables that were in the camera when I bought it off their shelf. It didn't come w/a card or software cd, just a usb cord. I went to the kodak site & downloaded the software. I had no problems installing the software, but I did custom install cause the photoshop program that comes w/the software was interfering w/my other photo program so 1st time I got an error code. I have uploaded pics & done diffrent projects w/the software & have found this easy to use & mostly hassle free, as I rarely read manuals & didn't for this. Also when I hooked the camera to my laptop I had no problems installing the driver for it & it read the camera instantly. I am extremely pleased.
- 2.0 out of 5
I received my camera as a gift in July 07 and it worked great for the first few months. I had the rechargeable battery pack. But it started to let me down by Christmas - just wouldn't 'come on' when I'd try to use it. I'd change the batteries and it would work again for awhile.
It wouldn't work at my grand-daughter's graduation, my brother's wedding. Tried new batteries - tried leaving the batteries out until ready to use it (someone's suggestion). Very disappointed and no recourse I guess
- 3.0 out of 5
What a scam, I constantly have to replace the batteries.
I have an electric razor that has two of the same batteries that last for 100 shaves....dah
- 1.0 out of 5
My Mum has this camera and has the same problem as everyone else - it wont turn on at all now. Just out of warranty. I will never buy a kodak camera.
- 1.0 out of 5
batteries die very quickly
- 1.0 out of 5
I didn't use this camera for a while but when I did get it out batteries new or old don't work. I tried new one's and then charged up and tried them with no success. It's out of warranty so they want $80 to fix it or $48 just to look at it. Plus postage. You can get a new camera for cheaper than that. The plus side to this camera is that it makes a fine paper weight.
- 1.0 out of 5
Eats batteries and if batteries are left in camera they are unuseable the next time it is turned on. I have had kodak products before (digital camera) and was happy with them. Will probably buy a different brand next time! Not a happy camper with them!
- 1.0 out of 5
Horrible piece of cr**p. Ever since puchased batteries died within minutes of inserting, or else won't turn on at all. Pic quality sucks. software is idiotic. Do not recommend to anyone.
Kodak is a dissapointment
- 3.0 out of 5
I bought this camera for my wife 2 christmas's ago and it worked great until about 3 months ago. I did not have any issues with it except the battery door would sometime not make contact. If you tried to turn the camera on and it would not I just opend & closed the battery cover. Now it like other people have complained the batteries are allways dead. I don't know how long it take but it seems every time I want to take a picture I have to put fresh batteries in and set the date & time. good thing I have rechargables. I definately would not buy a kodak product again.
- 1.0 out of 5
When I first bought this camera I actually liked it, so much so that I bought my parents the same one for Christmas. After owning the camera for 9 months my LCD screen cracked. I was very disappointed. My disappointment turned to extreme frustration when my parents LCD screen cracked also only 1 week after mine and only 4 months of them owning it. I feel horrible that I gifted them such a piece of crap. BUYERS BEWARE!!!
- 3.0 out of 5
Like most people who have purchased this camera, I too have had battery issues. What I found to be the problem was the the door that held the batteries in the camera, was loose. It was when the "door" was shut tight that the camera would work great and there wouldn't be any battery issues. Unfortunatly, the battery door broke. Now I am looking into either buying a new camera with no issues or trying to get it fixed for now.
- 5.0 out of 5
I've had this camera for about a year, and yes, I too did have battery issues. Then I bought an energizer battery charger pack. It's cheaper than the stupid dock Kodak wants you to buy, and the batteries seem to last about 8 times as long as the Kodak batteries do. In fact, I have a 2gb card in my camera and have no problem filling the card before the batteries ever go dead.
The pictures are pretty good too. I guess if I had a complaint it would be that Kodak wants you to buy more stuff, so of course what came with the camera isn't going to be all that great. Windows XP and Vista will reconize the camera without installing the crap software.
So my advise is, buy the camera and an energizer charger kit. Throw everything but the camera away thats in the box, you don't need it. It's all crap but the camera.
- 1.0 out of 5
Like others I have also fallen prey to this piece of crap. Thankfully I have a steady supply of high mA rechargeable batteries to fight this junk.
But jokes apart, I thought that at the price I got, it must be a steal. And Oh Boy, I was wrong !!
The pictures are only good with perfect lighting and focal distance. You change one parameter and the camera looses it.
I have learnt my lesson and will not buy Kodak again. I will pay more for a better camera which is most definitely going to cost me much less in the longer run. Casio Exilim or Canon or even a high priced Sony but not this again.
- 1.0 out of 5
I bought this because I assumed a Kodak product even at the low cost would be a great investment. I was so wrong! Like almost everyone else on here I had the same battery troubles. They will drain with brand new AA Duracells after using it a birthday party for a few hours. I also had a problem with the turn-style knob on top the camera in which the knob stopped grabbing like it should and thus the knob had to be toggled ever so slightly into it's on position or else it would blink red and shut off again. All and all this product was crap and next time I will purchase a Cannon.
- 1.0 out of 5
I bought this camera as a present for my wife. Initially it worked fine, but recently has started eating batteries. A new set of batteries are drained flat in about 4 hours WITH THE CAMERA TURNED OFF.
Since it is now out of warranty I have no right of redress from Kodak, so I've put it down to experience and bought a Panasonic to replace it. I am unlikely to buy any Kodak product again.
- 1.0 out of 5
We have never abused, frozen, dropped or damaged this camera in any way. Yet, the LCD display has faded, operation is erratic, and the camera saps batteries even when it is off. I will never buy a kodak product again.
- 1.0 out of 5
The indoor/outdoor viewable lcd screen obviously provides no protection for the screen at all. We used this camera for less than three weeks and did nothing abusive in any way with it and the screen cracked. Repeated requests to repair under warranty were denied and further recourse is not possible. I have another Kodak digital camera (DX3500)that is six years old and gets very heavy use without a LCD problem. This camera was chosed as a replacement. My parting word to the Kodak representative was not to send this camera back to me, but to smash it and dispose of it so that I will not see a camera that I just purchased and cannot use. My other Kodak camera will be my reminder to never knowingly purchase another Kodak product. Jonathan Baysore(4/28/07) posted a review of the same product and had the exact same treatment as we experienced, and to quote him, "they don't seem to care about their customers at all."
- 2.0 out of 5
I too, have had nothing but trouble with this camera. I bought the camera and dock set. The camera has constantly had battery issues even using the lithium rechargables. Turning it on the red light on the back blinks and that is it 9 times out of 10. If the lens does happen to extend you better take a picture quickly because that is all I usually get; it immediately becomes dysfunctional again. I have also had problems with the printer dock. Either it will not use all the film and ink installed or the film jams in the chamber. I would not reccommend these products to anyone.
- 4.0 out of 5
I put mine in a plastic bag from a newspaper to keep it dry while I was bicycling. When I pulled it out of the bag there was a static discharge strong enough to light up all the LED's. The static charge killed the capacitor that keeps the memory while you change batteries. This was my fault nevertheless the design can be improved by placing a diode across the capacitor.
- 2.0 out of 5
I purchased my C743 in February of 2007. It being my first digital camera, I have been convinced that I was doing something wrong regarding the very short battery life of this camera. After reading several of these reviews, I finally feel vindicated! Kodak was of no help, telling me to precondition the rechargeable batteries without telling me what they meant by that. My understanding is that batteries should be fully discharged before they are recharged, which is what the memory free battery chargers do. This camera will draw the charge down just sitting on the shelf, as many others have stated. It is also tempermental when it comes to turning on and off. The shutter spead is not great either - missed pictures.
In summary, if you feel like a gambler you might try buying one of these cameras. It sounds like there may be a few good ones out there, but your chances of getting one are slim to none. I surely wouldn't buy another one, let alone a Kodak product. They were of no help to me whatsoever. There should be a product recall on this camera. What fun is it taking pictures when the camera "dies" at the drop of a hat?
- 3.0 out of 5
Got the C743 for Christmas last year and right off the bat had issues with the battery life. I then tried some energizer lithiums and the first ones worked wonderfully for 3-4 months (I don't use the thing that frequently). After they died I bought some more and ever since every time I put new batteries in they're dead within a day or so, without much use and with the camera switched off. Kodak trouble shooting offers no explination so I googled the camera model and found many other complaints about the same problem. Too bad this research wasn't done before the gift giving.
- 1.0 out of 5
This camera drains the batteries in 3 days 6 hours with routine use (avg 20 pix per day at intervals of 3-4 pix every 6 hours, highest resolution, LCD screen in use at all times, with flash, turning off between uses), which is totally unacceptable. This camera drains the batteries in 4 days 0 hours with no use whatsoever (turning on only once every 6 hours to check battery level, no pix), which is ludicrous. I did these tests with new alkaline batteries, because it was intended to be a gift for someone I know does not use rechargeables. Current testing with rechargeables doesn't seem to show any appreciable difference.
I got this camera presuming the age of digital photography had finally made it to the point of putting reliable equipment in the hands of the average user. It has, but certainly not from Kodak.
I never had any such problems with my Canon cameras (EOS 20D, Elan). In hindsight, I'm not sure exactly why I bothered with a Kodak and didn't just buy another Canon.
- 3.0 out of 5
I sent my C743 for warranty repair. It was returned by Kodak marked as having "passed functional test" - presumably switching-off so it isolates the batteries isn't a necessary "function"!!
I shall pursue them further....
- 3.0 out of 5
This camera drains the batteries when switched-off. It makes no difference which type of battery is used. The draw on the batteries when on is not a problem. I take the batteries out between uses and carry extras.
I realise I need to harangue Kodak for a warranty replacement - don't take any sh1t from them!
- 2.0 out of 5
Kodak apparently has a manufacturing issue with this camera. After having 3 sets of batteries drain dead with the power turned off I decided to measure the current drain. I opened the battery door and probed across the two batteries completing the circuit which is usually done by the metal plate inside the battery door. Alkaline batteries were being drained of 79ma and NiMH batteries were draining 100ma. In other words the batteries were dumping about as much power as they are capable of providing even when the camera was turned off. If this happened to your camera too it may be a good idea to remove the batteries for safety reasons. A shorted battery can get very hot and maybe even explode. Another sad part of this story is that Kodak technical support is clueless. They try to blame the customer for using the "wrong" batteries when the camera is obviously defective. When are companies going to wake up and stop using Chinese manufacturing?
- 1.0 out of 5
Had one for 2 weeks and the lence cover would get stuck
open or closed
Second one lasted one day and LCD stopped working
- 4.0 out of 5
I have had no problems with it. I use rechargeables in it (who would use dry cells in a digital cam?) but the battery life seems quite good regardless. I also only use the highest quality setting and have a 1gig mem card in it. Sometimes, depending on lighting, I get some blue or purple tints on things, but for the most part the pictures are crisp and quite good. I take alot of pics from my airplane and its nice to just set it to scenic and shoot away. With over 700 pics on a gig card you can just shoot a couple hundred and weed out the bad ones later. Yes, the s/w is a bit clunky, but I only use it to unload the cam so I cant comment on any of its features. It deposits the pics in date order in separate folders which is all I need. Once you find where it puts them its easy to use another program to edit or mess with them (I have paint shop pro) I got mine for less than $150, for that price I think its quite good.
I accidentally killed mine by plugging in a bad power supply, so that was a pain, but the place I bought it from took it back no questions asked and gave me a new one.
- 1.0 out of 5
Absolutely idiotic software (probably designed for extreme computer handicaps). Unmanageable thorough file Explorer; takes three/four extra steps to download pictures to my folders and manage space on memory card. I do not want to deal with Kodak EasyShare stupidest and inflexible interface. But Kodak tells: either Kodak way or highway. Can not even delete or manage space on my memory card except of stupid and time-consuming "sharing" process.
Hardware is mediocre, sometimes unreliable. I was trying to return the camera to BestBuy, but they had a two week return policy and I missed the deadline. So, I am stuck with it. But if you are not there, do not buy it! Because of Kodak software which I assume is standard for all their products, I will avoid Kodak cameras at all.
- 1.0 out of 5
I purchased a C743 this morning, notice the same battery and shutting-off issues mentioned by others, and intensely dislike the Kodak software. The software is NOT intuitive.
The camera is going back to the store in the morning and I'm going to get the Sony Cybershot or an Olympus. I am very disappointed in Kodak for the poor quality of this camera.
- 2.0 out of 5
this camera drains your batteries like crazy. i put the camera in my bag then took it out and the lens was broken. what now? its too expensive to fix. i recomend saving your money and buying something better
- 3.0 out of 5
WE also have fresh batteries go bad when camera sit for a day or so, NOT ON!
NO more Kodak, spend extra money next time.
- 1.0 out of 5
My LCD went out after 2 months, sent in for repair and was told by repair center that it would be $90 to fix because it had been dropped and voided the warranty. I emaild Kodak explaing that the camera had not been dropped. They replied that they trust their repair center and that was it. I sent ANOTHER email to Kodak and got THE EXACT SAME REPLY - word for word - from another tech. Seems like they have automated responses to questions and don't really seem to care about their customers at all.
- 3.0 out of 5
Had the C743 as a gift for christmas, takes great pictures and very easy to use. However, the battery usage on this thing is so annoying its untrue. ive lost count of the amount of times ive put fresh batteries in to get even a minimal period of use out of it,and to have the damn thing shut off just when i see something of interst to take a photo of is so infuriating. The only people not to be complaining must be the local battery store owners, who, thanks to me and other C743 users are probably enjoying the extra sales boost from this serial battery eater!
- 2.0 out of 5
I was a bit disappointed when I saw this camera at first because it feels very cheap. Plastic, light and overall cheap looking.
I was impressed with the easy buttons and how to work the camera however having said that I didn't actually get to use the camera. The batteries that came with it lasted a mere 2 hours and I have since tried all sorts of batteries to get this camera working. I have just purchased an expensive re-chargable alkaline battery charger kit and it still doesn't work. My son suggested a cheap dollar store battery, it did turn the camera on but not for long.
I am not impressed with this camera and will be finding the receipt to take it back to the store. I will pick something that is not kodak for my next camera purchase.
This was a big disappointment for me.
- 5.0 out of 5
I constantly take pictures, whether it be with my camera or with other peoples cameras. 2 of my friends have this camera and it works wonderful for them, so I went out and bought it, and I have NO complaints what-so-ever. I do not trust any other camera brand, and would recommend this camera to anyone!
- 1.0 out of 5
I first purchased a c643 and i had the power issue, it worked awesome except every now and then it wouldn't turn on, let it sit for a bit and play with and and suddenly it would come on and work perfectly. Well, this is no good since you can't just wait around to take a picture. I returned it and bought the c743 and it does the same exact thing! i am going to return it tomorrow. Never buying an easyshare again. What is the problem with these things? I tried everything, i bought a new NiMh battery setup with charger, and those batteries didn't help either. Piece of crap if you ask me.
- 5.0 out of 5
Ever since i had this camera it hasn't given me any problems. The only thing i can think of is that the problems of it not powering on are dead battery issues. This thing doesn't give you a warning when the batteries are dying. Also, the batteries that came with it are alkaline. NEVER use alkaline in any high drain device.
- 1.0 out of 5
I bought this camera got home took it out of the box put the batteries in and it will NOT power on!! never even been used!!! do not waist your money!!
- 3.0 out of 5
Got this camera to take on a trip to Hawaii. It is like what others said-turns off and won't come back on for a bit. It does take beautiful photos, but the great shot that blurred was a huge whale that came up almost 100% out of the water-chance of lifetime missed. Don't know whose fault it was, the camera or me. In short, the photo blurred and I could not see the sports mode in bright sunlight. I have an older Fuji FinePix and it works perfect. I guess I should have been holding it up and ready for the next whale jump! I am currently looking for a better camera, for the battery door, I don't think will last long, the camera eats battery life, and the shutter isn't fast enough-that is the C743. I did get some beautiful photos, but the camera dosen't work very well with my standard poodle. The color isn't right indoors and it is too slow to take fast shots, so the dog has eyes shut. I have only had this C743 less than two weeks and have discovered that it is just a camera and nothing more-nothing that jumps out that says, "Keep me",except the photos are nice when it works.I am looking for another camera and hope that the "super store"-you know which one will take it back. The camera does not have a motion stabilizer which would be a nice automatic feature (the salesperson said it did, if it does I can't find it and the manual isn't much help, but if a person can see the setting in bright sunlight, there is a setting that will stop motion and shaky hands, but who can see it in bright light? If you call Kodak, you will get a person in a the Phillipines or India and they can tell you only what they have been given to read. They were useless when I called them. Don't waste your time calling. One thing to remember, the color of the photos are really good, but I had most copied in Kauai,Hawaii and they had a new machine and the clerk was MOST helpful.
- 5.0 out of 5
I love the small and simple features of this camera. I think that I made a great investment and will use the camera for a long time to come.
- 1.0 out of 5
I have used this camera very little (less than 40 pictures) and handle it with extreme care and it quit working. After talking to Kodak support people it was determind that a serious problem has occurred and they want over $125 and shipping to repair camera. I now can purchase this camera at that cost and I now question the quality of Kodak products. This camera has never been dropped, or got wet or mistreated in any way.
- 4.0 out of 5
I've had a chance to use this camera for auction items, and a trip to Canada. In both instances,
this camera surprised me how crisp and vivid the pictures came out. The colors seem to jump out at you.It's very simple to operate too. While this may not please a pro, it is perfect for those of us who just need a good camera at a reasonable price! Also, the software that comes with it makes
it a breeze to make changes or projects out of your shots.
- 5.0 out of 5
If you use alkialine batries in a digital camera the average is only 4 to 5 pictures. I don't care for lith ethier. Get the NM-HD bateries and recharge them i can get around 100 pictures in one set. I get got pictures because I READ THE MANual to know how to take indoor pictures, and low lighted photos that what the different scenes in the scene mode is for. Before you all start gripping read the manual and learn to use your camera.
- 2.0 out of 5
I am so glad I found this website! It makes me feel less frustrated to know the whole line of cameras are defected and it's not just my bad luck. Don't they test these cameras? Apparently not because I can't imagine them putting this camera out for sale. Who wants a camera that only turns on half the time? It's ridiculous and highly frustrating. If you're looking to buy a camera skip this one.
- 1.0 out of 5
Wish i'd never upgraded, this camera only takes 1 in 10 pics in focus. Bought it as a quality point and shoot for the kids for school projects. Back with kodak for checks - don't like my chances from what the retailer said.......
- 2.0 out of 5
I get about 5 to 8 pictures from one set of quality Alkaline batteries. I get about 20 pictures from a set of Lithium batteries. What a Power Hog this little tyke is! I'm going to try to take it baaaaccckkk. Tomorrow.
- 3.0 out of 5
I got the camara, and it was very easy to use, and takes nice pictures.
Unfortunately the biggest concern I've seen has to do with the batteries. I am not sure, but I think it requires close to "full-strength" batteries in order to turn on. The supposedly new batteries that came with the camara lasted about 2 hours. At that point, I just saw a light flash, and it wouldn't turn on. I eventually figured I would replace the batteries just in case the ones supplied were not fresh. The camara worked again, and made it through the rest of the night. I think it drains the batteries even when the camara is turned off since I have to replace the batteries everyday I use the camara. I may experiment with the rechargable lithium batteries they recommend. If using alkaline batteries, I recommend having a handful of new batteries, since it will drain that type of batteries like there is no tomorrow.
The one other issue I had was with the Kodak EasyShare picture EasyUpload. Every time I tried uploading my pictures to Kodak, the process would fail and then give me a "useless" error message saying "There was an error uploading pictures to Kodak EasyShare Gallery." I've searched everywhere for some documentation on this error, but I couldn't find anything on the Kodak site that helped me. I eventually had an idea that it had to do with the picture file size. The camara takes pictures in 7.1 mp, and therefore takes up more space than most camaras (4 or 5mp). I looked throughout all Kodak's documentation, and there was nothing stating requirements for file sizes. I eventually went ahead and resized my pictures (which was a hassle), then everything worked fine.
- 2.0 out of 5
I have had the C743 for about two weeks and I can echo the reviews that have mentioned problems getting the camera to turn back on. It didn't happen the first couple of times I used it; however, now I cannot get it to turn on and, unfortunately, will be returning the camera this week. Aside from this major defect, it's a very easy to use camera and it takes a great picture. Kodak really needs to address this problem if they haven't already, it's disappointing and very inconvenient to a lot of Kodak customers.
- 5.0 out of 5
I have had this camera since December and have not yet had a problem with it. I noticed that in the manual it says if the battery won't power up the camera, you can connect it to the dock and discharge the battery. It can take a long time (8 hours, I think) but it'd be worth trying. Hope it helps. I've had no problems, and I love my new camera!
- 4.0 out of 5
I noticed many people complaining about a power issue with this camera. I've experienced a similar problem. Sometimes I can't get the camera to turn on. The light next to the viewfinder turns green and then blinks red when this happens. For me this problem seems to become increase the older the batteries are. Sometime turning it on and off multiple times eventually let's the camera turn on. It seems like replacing the batteries with fresh ones solves the problem for a while. It doesn't seem to take long after installing fresh batteries for this problem to begin again. I may get a set of rechargeable batteries to use in this camera and see if it helps the problem.
Other than that it's a great camera.
- 2.0 out of 5
I had bought this camera about 2 weeks before Christmas to take on our trip to Hawaii. A few years ago I bought the C300. It was my first digital camera and I really liked how user friendly it was. I never had any problems with it. At first I was really impressed with the C743 it took great outdoor pics. But after a short time it started giving me problems. It started shutting off and then I had a hard time getting it to turn back on. Also some indoor pictures came out very blurry. I tried different settings but I still wasn't very happy with the outcome. Then the review bottom stopped working, that's when I decided to return this camera.
- 1.0 out of 5
My sister and I both got kodak c743 cameras for Chirstmas and mine worked the day I got it and then the next day it wouldn't turn on. We took one back and got another new one and it stopped working the same day I got it. And then we come to find that my sister's stopped working also. We have been through THREE of these cameras so far and all have had the same problem. Coincidence...I think not! There is a definite defect in these cameras and they suck!! DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!
- 3.0 out of 5
I got the 6.1 pixs for Christmas and it didn't work the next day. Took it back got the upgrade to c743 did same thing second day I had it. I use to like Kodak now I think they suck. If they know there is a problem with there cameras recall them.
- 4.0 out of 5
As we decided to buy our first Digital Camera, we wanted to be sure we got one that was easy to use [even for the grandkids], and we were not disappointed, with the purchase of the C743. We especially like the size of the viewing screen, what, with both of our eyesights not getting better as we get older, so we needed to see what we were taking photos of. So if anyone needs a good camera, pick this one to start off with.
Being in Australia, the camera was slightly more dearer, [nearly double the cost], than your price.
- 4.0 out of 5
This is my 2nd digital camera and I really like this camera. Its super easy to use and takes great pictures.
- 3.0 out of 5
Hi folks, well after reading your reviews plus the wierd issue where the camera does not turn on - I thought I'd call Kodak UK product support (0870-2430270) to see if its a known issue.
Well, i'm still "in a queue" after 30 minutes ! Ah, I've given up on them! Mind you, it's odd how this camera is still on sale - even though it has this issue.
My current (though knackered camera) is a funky (3 yrs) CX6230 and only went wierd last month. So, just goes to show that not all kodaks are buggy.
Oh yes, for Susan - I have some info for you. Must be very annoying to find your home PC doing blue screens and not allowing you to uninstall the software - my sympathies to you!
In terms of this blue screen fault - and the uninstaller not working, well, hate to be frank - but the fault is not the software from kodak. It's unfortunately your computer.
Ok, i'm sorry that was'nt helpful - but it's true. Best thing to do is to get XP updated with all the latest patches and stuff (windowsupdate.com).
Then look at what software you can un-install. If you do un-install some software - pls ensure that if asked to delete a file - always press NO!
This will make your computer behave more reliably. Mind you, you don't even need to use the kodak software! just plug you camera into the pc via the usb cable - and it will appear as a drive, maybe E:, F:, etc.
Click on that drive and within a folder or two - you will see your pics !!!
- 2.0 out of 5
I had the c703, (same thing). I was impressed with ease of set up. Pictures were not good. Most had red eye, even though it claims to eliminate or reduce it. Pictures were not very clear. Took it back after a week.
- 4.0 out of 5
This camera is awesome overall. The pics are nice and clear and the only thing wrong/disappointed is the manual. Half the stuff in the camera isn't in the manual and there is no way of knowing stuff. But nice camera overall.
- 2.0 out of 5
I got this camera for Christmas and i thought it was great, 7 mega pixels, video, very easy to use, ect. It was working great that day and the next day until it suddenly turned off while taking a picture and would not turn back on. I tried new batteries and everything, then went online to find some reviews and found this site, so apparently it is a defect in the camera. I returned it the next day and got a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W50, and it is great!! So all in all, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!
- 1.0 out of 5
Let me start by saying this is not the first EasyShare camera I have purchased and that I've been happy with the others. However, the software that comes with this camera is a mess and the tech support person we spoke with was no help. When installing the software, we had to change the font size on the desktop, first. Then, we received a blue screen that, even in Safemode would not allow us to remove the EasyShare software from the computer. Kodak's tech support person tried to tell us that the software was not compatible with Windows XP (seriously?). Then, he suggested that we re-install the XP system and download the EasyShare software from their website, saying some of the CDs shipped had problems. I'm not convinced I have gotten the real story yet! I have taken it to a computer repair service and they have successfully removed the program but now I'm worried about attempting to install the software. My daughter has wonderful pictures on her camera she can't download. I'm not happy with this camera.
- 2.0 out of 5
Would like to say I like the camera but have trouble with the batteries therefore have hardly used it. They seem to drain right away whether using the camera or not. This is what I thought anyway but now I see that there is still juice in them but my camera just shuts off. I think I'll take it back as I don't want to spend money on any other batteries that may or may not work.
- 5.0 out of 5
If you are having a power up problem, try taking out the SD card with the camera off, then power it on.
- 2.0 out of 5
I got the camera on christmas and immediately I liked it. It had nice features and was easy to use. Later that day I took a picture and turned it off. Later I went to turn it on but it wouldn't come on. I tried new batteries even though those were new.
- 5.0 out of 5
I am currently travelling in the US and my Mum/Mom and my brothers girlfriend both had cameras and i didnt. We were in Big K-mart looking around and they were buying a camera for my brother for Christmas. I also was intrerested in getting a camera and I was initially considering the Sony Cyber-shot S500 i it was for around $119.00. It seemd good except the menus etc. didnt seem very user friendly and it had no digital zoom after the initial Optical zoom. There were a few other things i didnt like about it either. I then came across the Kodak C743, I think there were only a few left and they were selling them for $129.99(plus tax as usual) that seemed very cheap for a 7.1mp camera with movie mode and all that. It has very user friendly menus and lots of modes depending on lighting conditions and distance etc. My favourate has been sports mode for taking action shots while were driving long trips. Anyway I have been using the camera very frequently and taken many diverse ranges of photos from distant mountains to close-ups of plants, Waterfall and rivers, Indoors-outdoors, Flash and no-flash etc. Im no professional but i do know a good photo from a bad one because I am very experienced with computer art and web design etc. So far as long as I take the time to get the shot steady and focussed instead of just pointing and shooting randomly, the shots have come out very well.
Considering the price and the targeted market for this camera aswell as the experience ive had with it, I rate it Exellent(5/5)
Oh yeah i also used it to film some skateboarding and that turned out well also. You can see the videos on YouTube.com my username is cmac53. Obviously they have been reduced in quality to allow fasting dowloading so it prob wont help much.
Thank You Hope this helps
- 1.0 out of 5
My wife and I bought this camera about a month ago. Just as others have reported, it decided to not turn on; new batteries made no difference. We returned it for a new one... only to have it do the same. Avoid this camera until this issue is resolved.
- 3.0 out of 5
Got my camera today as a surprise Christmas present and I was over the moon...until I took one photo and then the whole thing packed in. Now it won't turn on at all. I've tried different batteries, connecting it to the PC, connecting it to the dock I have and it is totally non responsive. It's such a shame because it's a really nice little camera and takes pretty good pictures (well, the one that I managed to take was pretty good!) Hope when I get it took back tomorrow I get a non-faulty one in return.
- 2.0 out of 5
I am having the same problem as other people, the camera won't turn on! This is the second one I've owned in 1 month, had to return the first one because it wouldn't turn on. The current one worked fine until last night. I left my parents to go home and print pictures and the camera wouldn't turn on. The green light flashes once, then turns to red and turns off. The sad thing is my mom received a Kodak C533 for Christmas and it's doing the same thing. I'm returning mine and going with another brand!
- 2.0 out of 5
Today at one store in Calgary, AB I was trying this C743 demo and the camera did not turn on, the store clerk got installed twice fresh batteries until it worked, I though it was a battery problem. Then I bought it, but the camera still in its box unopened, now that I have read these reviews it tells me that I was wrong but I am on time to bring it back to the store.
- 3.0 out of 5
Insofar that the camera has stopped turning on!!
I've tried using it for only the third time in around of one month ownership to try to capture my sleeping pup—however,no go—this happened two days ago and I simply thought it was the batteries depleted so I replaced with the right ones as stated in the manual—thought I'd cracked it as the camera turned on this evening only for it to promptly cut off again—without any success on trying with both brand-new batteries and re-charged ones which I've done this evening solely for the purpose.
It was this problem that had me searching for any similar problems on the 'net reviews—and lo and behold—here you are—I'm not alone!!
I wonder if Kodak are aware of this problem at all????
I might phone them tomorrow or even send an e-mail to them this evening—I think there has to be a defect with the camera?
Be very interesting to see if any more find us here and complain of the same thing!!
K. Munns—-Dec.18th-2006
- 3.0 out of 5
the camara takes great pictures and the printer we bought with the camara prints nice pictures. However the camara at times will not turn on. we changed the batteries.nothing happen. it seems this is common with this camara. will bring it back and try it again. if it continues i will get a nother brand
- 3.0 out of 5
I upgraded my old Olympus D-390 2 MP camera with this bad boy. Man am i happy, the picture quality is stunning. The video quality is very good too (especialyl considering it is a photo camera and not a camcorder) Very simple to use, when switchign modes everything is instant. With my Olympus i would ahve to wait abotu 10 seconds for the camera to turn on, and wait abotu 5 seconds when viewing pictures on LCD for them to come into focus, With this camera, everyhting is instant. I highly recommend thsi camera to anyone
- 3.0 out of 5
This is my first purchse of a digital camera. Nowhere in the instruction manual does it tell that you have to charge up the camera for a specified amount of time. I feel that the instructions are very poor.
- 1.0 out of 5
I've owned 3 of these cameras in a span of 3 weeks. Each in turn, after about 3 times of use, have decided to stop working. Now the cameras won't even turn on. I checked the batteries and have the same problem, so its a defect in the camera.
- 5.0 out of 5
This is my first digital camera and I think it is great. The first time I used this camera I realised that it was made for beginners. The controls are simple and intuitive. Everything is at hand. To take a bad picture is impossible. I recommend it.
- 4.0 out of 5
bought this camera to upgrade from my dx4330 kodak.
everything is good apart from the green/red focus light,when takeing shots in the dark these lights blind you!
- 2.0 out of 5
I bought this camera and was immediately impressed and felt that it would be the only camera i ever really needed. On Thanksgiving day, i was taking a picture and it shut off. I tried a multitude of different batteries and even bought the DC adapter. The most it will do is turn on for less than 2 seconds and turn right back off. I find myself with a useless camera, and a missing receipt. My advice would be to either not buy this camera at all or make sure you save your receipt.
- 4.0 out of 5
I think Patty's cutting off because the batteries are going dead and then after they set a while they build up enough current to restart. I haven't had this happen with this camera but I have two other's that will do the same thing if you let the batteries's go down. I think this is a great camera if you don't want a lot of bells and whistle's and Bestbuy has it on sale for $129.00 for seven hour's on black friday
- 5.0 out of 5
the camera is simple,simple,simple and easy,easy,easy to use from day 1. it is veryb user friendly for a novice like me.
- 2.0 out of 5
I loved this camera the minute I got it. But after about 5 days of working the camera shut off while taking video and would not turn back on. It would not turn on until about two days later. I returned the camera for the same model thinking the problem was isolated. Now the second camera has done the exact same thing. I am very disappointed as it was very easy to use and everything I wanted in a digital camera. After reading reviews on this site, I see that this was also a problem with the C643 as well. I wanted to like it but unfortunately I will be taking it back and I will be buying another brand.
- 4.0 out of 5
Takes great pictures with lots of detail and very easy to use. The only problem I've had is sometimes it doesn't save the picture after I take it but I think its just the SD card I'm using. I just tried switching the card with a different brand that I had and now its been working fine. But great camera overall.
- 4.0 out of 5
Well, I am coming from a cannon that is a few years old, but so far the c743 is a great camera.
It takes great pictures, and it is simple, (which is most important to me)
There is not too many buttons, and is quite easy to use. Also, a MAJOR plus...when you push the button to take a picture, it does it almost immediately.